Ms. Briana Whatley, a junior from Miramar High School, won the 2024 Incubate Debate National Championship, claiming first place and a $10,000 prize. The competition was held in Jacksonville, Florida on April 5 – 6, 2024. Briana debated against 88 other high caliber students from across the nation. Incubate National Championship is provided by Incubate partner Open to Debate, the nation’s only nonpartisan, debate-driven media organization dedicated to bringing multiple viewpoints together for a respectful exchange of ideas.
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After being found in contempt, prosecutors presented a crucial piece of evidence detailing the mechanics of hush money payments allegedly orchestrated by Donald Trump. The focal point was a bank statement, elucidating the financial intricacies behind these payments. This revelation marked a significant turn in legal proceedings, shedding light on the alleged efforts to silence individuals with whom Trump purportedly had affairs.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gerami to support student success initiatives and athletics.
The United Auto Workers has filed a complaint with the NLRB of illegal company captive employee meetings and firing of workers who are advocating for unionization. Spokesman for Mercedes denies those allegations. This union battle follows a massive win of workers at the Tennessee Volkswagen plant, another German auto giant in which workers chose the United Auto Workers by a landslide. In Alabama, the main issue is pay and use of “temp workers.” A company spokesperson would not comment on pay structure.
The state Agency for Health Care Administration published two rules that apply to hospitals and abortion clinics. The rules came a day after the six-week law took effect, significantly restricting abortion access in the state.
Some Florida state universities have ramped up security and issued advisories for graduation ceremonies, amid an already heightened police presence on campuses because of a wave of student protests.
Broward County Library Regional Manager Dr. Tameka Hobbs has been named a 2024 “Mover & Shaker” by Library Journal, one of 50 library professionals nationwide selected for this honor. This annual award recognizes emerging leaders who are moving libraries forward for the next generation.
Broward County Emergency Food Pantries. Please see below for a list of the Emergency Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens available in Broward County.
Commissioner Kionne McGhee is dedicated to supporting small minority businesses in the local community, and Jazz in the Heights serves as a platform to showcase their talents and contributions. Since its inception, Jazz in the Heights has provided opportunities for 190 businesses to participate, including food trucks, party rentals, audiovisual services, nurseries, catering companies, clothing boutiques, jewelry shops, cosmetics retailers, public works firms, and artists.
Around 150 persons met on a recent Saturday in April to celebrate the 20 year development of the Harry T. Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center in Mims, Florida. Set in the heart of Florida’s orange grove region, the commemoration celebrated the lives of Harry T. and Henietta Moore. Their Mims, Fla home was dynamited Christmas night 1951, ending their careers as educators and fearless freedom fighters in the Civil Rights Movement. The Ku Klux Klan blast that killed them brought international attention to their Florida freedom struggles. The Ballad of Harry Moore was written by poet Langston Hughes, and sung by Sweet Honey and the Rock.